Posts for January, 2026

Available 23th – 25th January 2026

Is there a better place to celebrate Burns night than in the Highlands of Scotland?

Experience a taste of the Scottish Highlands this Burns Weekend at the Cairngorm Hotel Aviemore.

Our special menu features locally sourced, seasonal dishes bursting with flavour, from Scottish salmon and black pudding scotch eff and, of course, the classic Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties to a twist on our classic Sundae.

Why not make a night of it and stay over.

Is there a better place to celebrate Burns night than in the Highlands of Scotland?


Experience a taste of the Scottish Highlands this Burns Night at The Boat Country Inn.

Our special menu features locally sourced, seasonal dishes bursting with flavour, from tasty mushrooms to Scottish salmon and, of course, the classic Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties.

Get ready to groove to the beat of Hairspray! This lively, family-friendly dance workshop invites adults and children to learn fun, upbeat routines inspired by the hit musical – learn some show-stopping steps that celebrate confidence, friendship and letting your own individuality shine in true 1960’s style!

After the workshop, sit back and enjoy a special screening of the Hairspray film, bringing all the music, colour and infectious energy of the story to the big screen right here in Grantown on Spey.

We’re delighted to be part of this year’s Christmas Eve Parade in Aviemore – a truly special community tradition. Join us outside the hotel as:
• Speysound Radio broadcasts live from 5pm
• The Badenoch & Strathspey Pipe Band lead Santa and his sleigh
• Santa arrives with the Cairngorm Reindeer at approximately 6.20pm
• Complimentary mulled wine and hot chocolate will be provided by the hotel
• The evening finishes with the Cairngorm Hotel firework display
Wrap up warm, bring the family, and celebrate Christmas Eve with us.

Come and join the Feis Spe Band for a Christmas Cèilidh
at the Newtonmore Village Hall on 28th December, 3 – 5 PM

Entry: Adults – £10, Children – £5
Family (2 adults + 3 children) £30

Enjoy dancing, refreshments and raffle

Book your tickets:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/feisspe

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Clachnacuddin FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Ten minutes of foot from town centre. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before and/or on morning of match.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before and/or on morning of match.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brechin City FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before or on morning of match.

For our Christmas special screening, as requested by our community, we bring you CINEMA PARADISO! Come and enjoy it on the big screen for our final event of the year.

Giuseppe Tornatore’s classic gem of nostalgic cinephilia from 1988. A celebration of youth, friendship and the everlasting magic of the movies, Cinema Paradiso won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and is considered a classic of world cinema.

The story of Salvatore, a successful film director, returning home for the funeral of Alfredo, his old friend who was the projectionist at the local cinema throughout his childhood.Soon memories of his first love affair with the beautiful Elena and all the highs and lows that shaped his life come flooding back, as Salvatore reconnects with the community he left 30 years earlier.

As usual, doors will be 6.30pm, with film on at 6.40pm.

Fiver tickets for all.
Run by the community, for the community.

For the first time ever, we are hosting a baby and toddler screening* – with the very special classic festive film, The Muppet Christmas Carol!

The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.
*For this to be baby and toddler friendly, the volume is played slightly lower, and the lights remain on at a lower level. But anyone is welcome!

This is the first time we have put on a baby/toddler screening, so please spread the word and show up so we can put more on in 2026!

Tickets are a fiver for adults, and free for under 5’s!
Free coffee and cake for the first 40ish adults.